Core faculty biographies
Osaf Ahmed, MD
Core Faculty- Ambulatory Medicine
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Medical School: King Edward Medical College
Residency: Staten Island University Hospital, NY
Chief Residency: Staten Island University Hospital, NY
Fellowship: Primary Care Fellowship Staten Island University Hospital, NY
Professional Awards, Associations, Teaching Appts:
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Arizona COM-Phoenix Rural Medicine Program
"Teaching is my passion. The core of my medical practice involves compassionate listening and mutual decision making for quality patient care. I cannot wait for residents to join our new practice with an open mind and who are willing to learn. I encourage students from all walks of life; we gain our strength from diversity. I enjoy nature and going on hikes."
Osaf Ahmed, MD
Core Faculty- Ambulatory Medicine
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Medical School: King Edward Medical College
Residency: Staten Island University Hospital, NY
Chief Residency: Staten Island University Hospital, NY
Fellowship: Primary Care Fellowship Staten Island University Hospital, NY
Professional Awards, Associations, Teaching Appts:
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Arizona COM-Phoenix Rural Medicine Program
"Teaching is my passion. The core of my medical practice involves compassionate listening and mutual decision making for quality patient care. I cannot wait for residents to join our new practice with an open mind and who are willing to learn. I encourage students from all walks of life; we gain our strength from diversity. I enjoy nature and going on hikes."
Tiffany Hosten-Blackmond, MD
Role in Program:
Core Faculty - Associate PD- Ambulatory Medicine- Ambulatory Subspecialty Director
Specialty:
Internal Medicine
Medical School:
Medicine, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ
Residency:
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Internal Medicine
Board Certifications:
Board certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
Tiffany Hosten-Blackmond, MD
Role in Program:
Core Faculty - Associate PD- Ambulatory Medicine- Ambulatory Subspecialty Director
Specialty:
Internal Medicine
Medical School:
Medicine, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ
Residency:
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Internal Medicine
Board Certifications:
Board certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
Samuel Tytler, MD
Core Faculty- Ambulatory Medicine
Specialty: Internal Medicine/Family Medicine
Medical School:
Ross University School of Medicine
Residency:
St. Vincent Health, Indianapolis, IN
Combined Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Residency Program
Dr. Samuel Oluwaseun Tytler, a native of Nigeria, moved to Arizona at the age of 12. He went to Central High School in Phoenix and completed his undergraduate education at Arizona State University. He is a Phoenix native at heart. He is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Family Medicine. In addition to practicing holistic medicine, Dr. Tytler has specialized interests in graduate medical education, hospital medicine, adolescent medicine, international medicine, and women's health. He enjoys being outdoors, hiking the Arizona mountains, playing tennis, and spending time with his family.
Samuel Tytler, MD
Core Faculty- Ambulatory Medicine
Specialty: Internal Medicine/Family Medicine
Medical School:
Ross University School of Medicine
Residency:
St. Vincent Health, Indianapolis, IN
Combined Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Residency Program
Dr. Samuel Oluwaseun Tytler, a native of Nigeria, moved to Arizona at the age of 12. He went to Central High School in Phoenix and completed his undergraduate education at Arizona State University. He is a Phoenix native at heart. He is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Family Medicine. In addition to practicing holistic medicine, Dr. Tytler has specialized interests in graduate medical education, hospital medicine, adolescent medicine, international medicine, and women's health. He enjoys being outdoors, hiking the Arizona mountains, playing tennis, and spending time with his family.
Melanie Cloonan-Schulte, MD, FACP
Specialty:
Internal Medicine
Medical School:
Creighton University School Of Medicine
Residency:
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Board Certifications:
Internal Medicine
Professional Affiliations:
Fellow of the American College of Physicians
Melanie Cloonan-Schulte, MD, FACP
Specialty:
Internal Medicine
Medical School:
Creighton University School Of Medicine
Residency:
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Board Certifications:
Internal Medicine
Professional Affiliations:
Fellow of the American College of Physicians
Devendra Wadwekar, MD
Role in Program:
Endocrinology Subspeciality Director
Specialty:
Endocrinology
Medical Degree
B.J. Medical College and New Civil Hospital
Residency
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, VA Medical Center
Fellowship
Endocrinology – University of Utah
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Devendra Wadwekar, MD
Role in Program:
Endocrinology Subspeciality Director
Specialty:
Endocrinology
Medical Degree
B.J. Medical College and New Civil Hospital
Residency
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, VA Medical Center
Fellowship
Endocrinology – University of Utah
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
F. Mike Maguire, DO
Specialty:
Pulmonology
Subspecialties:
Critical Care Medicine
Medical School:
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency:
Geisinger Health System (Danville)
Fellowship:
New York Medical College at St Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New York
Geisinger Health System
Board Certifications:
Internal Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
F. Mike Maguire, DO
Specialty:
Pulmonology
Subspecialties:
Critical Care Medicine
Medical School:
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency:
Geisinger Health System (Danville)
Fellowship:
New York Medical College at St Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New York
Geisinger Health System
Board Certifications:
Internal Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Rachel Bond, MD, FACC
Specialty:
Cardiology
Areas of Focus:
Echocardiography
Nuclear Cardiology
Preventive Cardiology
Medical School:
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Residency:
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Fellowship:
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Board Certifications:
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)
Professional Affiliations:
Co-chair of the Women in Cardiology Committee
Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee for the Arizona Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
Women in Cardiology Section Leadership Council for the National Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
Co-Chair of the Women and Children Committee for the Association of Black Cardiologists
Rachel Bond, MD, FACC
Specialty:
Cardiology
Areas of Focus:
Echocardiography
Nuclear Cardiology
Preventive Cardiology
Medical School:
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Residency:
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Fellowship:
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Board Certifications:
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)
Professional Affiliations:
Co-chair of the Women in Cardiology Committee
Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee for the Arizona Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
Women in Cardiology Section Leadership Council for the National Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
Co-Chair of the Women and Children Committee for the Association of Black Cardiologists
Anthony Salibi, DO
Role in Program:
Core Faculty - Hospital Medicine
Specialty:
Inpatient Medicine
Medical Degree:
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency:
Chief Resident
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point (RMCBP)
Board Certifications:
Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon License
Professional Affiliations, Awards and Honors:
American Medical Lebanese Association
Anthony Salibi graduated at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his training as chief resident at UCF Bayonet Point in Internal Medicine.
Anthony Salibi, DO
Role in Program:
Core Faculty - Hospital Medicine
Specialty:
Inpatient Medicine
Medical Degree:
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency:
Chief Resident
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point (RMCBP)
Board Certifications:
Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon License
Professional Affiliations, Awards and Honors:
American Medical Lebanese Association
Anthony Salibi graduated at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his training as chief resident at UCF Bayonet Point in Internal Medicine.
Usha Nagin, MD
Role in Program:
Associate Program Director of Hospital Medicine
Speciality:
Hospital Medicine
Medical School:
St. George’s University, School of Medicine
Residency:
Internal Medicine – Long Island College Hospital
Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Usha Nagin, MD
Role in Program:
Associate Program Director of Hospital Medicine
Speciality:
Hospital Medicine
Medical School:
St. George’s University, School of Medicine
Residency:
Internal Medicine – Long Island College Hospital
Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Hamlet Benyamin, MD
Role in Program:
Director of Hospital Medicine
Speciality:
Hospital Medicine
Medical School:
University of Arizona College Of Medicine
Residency:
Internal Medicine – Legacy Emanuel & Good Samaritan Hospitals
Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Hamlet Benyamin, MD
Role in Program:
Director of Hospital Medicine
Speciality:
Hospital Medicine
Medical School:
University of Arizona College Of Medicine
Residency:
Internal Medicine – Legacy Emanuel & Good Samaritan Hospitals
Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Fiorella Estrada, MD
Role in Program:
Core Faculty – Hospital Medicine
Speciality:
Hospital Medicine
Medical School:
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
Residency:
Internal Medicine – Creighton University
Arizona Health Education Alliance – Phoenix
Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Fiorella Estrada, MD
Role in Program:
Core Faculty – Hospital Medicine
Speciality:
Hospital Medicine
Medical School:
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
Residency:
Internal Medicine – Creighton University
Arizona Health Education Alliance – Phoenix
Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine
David Asfour, DO
Role in Program:
Core Faculty – Hospital Medicine
Speciality:
Hospital Medicine
Medical School:
Univeristy of Washington Boise
Residency:
Internal Medicine – Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine
David Asfour, DO
Role in Program:
Core Faculty – Hospital Medicine
Speciality:
Hospital Medicine
Medical School:
Univeristy of Washington Boise
Residency:
Internal Medicine – Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Patrick Pathappillil, MD
Role in Program:
Core Faculty – Hospital Medicine
Speciality:
Hospital Medicine
Medical School:
Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre
Residency:
Internal Medicine – Creighton University School of Medicine – Phoenix, AZ
Patrick Pathappillil, MD
Role in Program:
Core Faculty – Hospital Medicine
Speciality:
Hospital Medicine
Medical School:
Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre
Residency:
Internal Medicine – Creighton University School of Medicine – Phoenix, AZ
Janie Goodall, DO, PsyD
Role in Program:
Core Faculty – Hospital Medicine
Speciality:
Hospital Medicine
Medical School:
Midwestern University
Residency:
Internal Medicine – HonorHealth – Arizona
Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Janie Goodall, DO, PsyD
Role in Program:
Core Faculty – Hospital Medicine
Speciality:
Hospital Medicine
Medical School:
Midwestern University
Residency:
Internal Medicine – HonorHealth – Arizona
Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine